Ceraunophobia

It's pouring outside, with claps of horrifying thunder. And, I'm home alone. I have to overcome this.

I feel like some kid covering my ears and shut my eyes very tightly when I see that flash of light. I would fit my fingers as deep as I could into my ear canal to block out all the sound. It felt as if my stomach dropped and heart skipped a beat. And the house looks especially sinister when I'm alone. I feel like a coward sitting in bed trying to cover myself with everything possible until the rain/thunder stops. Imagine doing a presentation halfway when I'm talking and suddenly stop to crouch and cover my ears when thunder strikes. I would become a laughing stock. I'm turning 18, it's time I overcome this fear.

Mommy is always nice enough to give me a call whenever there is a thunderstorm, she knows my utter fear for it. She would wake up in the middle of the night to check on me when it's raining. I would be awake crouching in a fetal position, hoping that the thunder would go away. It all begun with such a bad experience, sigh. Thinking back, it was quite hilarious too. But it sends chills down my spine.

I know that dogs are afraid of thunder too, I hope Candyce is just like me. If she's braver, I'm a fail. :(